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Why is carbon fiber a light material for a car?

April 16, 2022car carbon fiber light material

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Why is carbon fiber a light material for a car?

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Alex 1.56K Posted

Hey! Carbon fiber, or more specifically carbon fiber reinforced polymer. It is a polymer similar to epoxy resin. Carbon parts are very strong and lightweight, making them ideal for race cars or those vehicles that require strength without the added weight of metal parts. However, on city cars, carbon fiber body parts are in most cases installed to improve the appearance, and not to optimize their functionality, here’s an example of Carbon Fiber parts for BMW. The carbon fiber products are supplied with a special protective coating and are ready for installation immediately after unpacking.

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carbon fiber just weights less than traditional aluminum. they use it on alot of higer end cars so that weight their power to weight ratio will be better. Most SUV’s and high performance cars have carbon fiber roofs to keep the center of gravity lower, thus giving you better grip and such.